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The scene opens up in a park, where you can see people walking about. Some of them are talking, others playing some sort of game, even some laying on a blanket either reading or talking to their other half about plans of the future. Then you can see a crowd gathering around a small area where a karate demonstration is being held at. You see some people breaking boards and doing techniques, or sparing. Then the announcer says we have a special treat for you today.

The Announcer: We are going to have a demonstration on staff fighting with our very own state karate champion against a wrestler from the SWF, who also is a karate master himself, Shadow Ninja.

The two men walked over to each other and first bowed to the instructor then to each other. Then they where sparing with the staffs like they have done it for thousands of years. Going back and forth nether one give and inch to the other, almost like it was coming out of a martial arts movie but instead of being on the screen it was live. After ten minutes of it, Shadow Ninja managed to get the staff away from his opponent and put him on the ground, where he help him up and thank him for the match. As Shadow Ninja was going to get a towel to wipe his forehead with, a lady that he met at the beach a few weeks ago walked up.

Lady: You know Shadow you are a hard one to find!

Shadow Ninja: Not really, if you know where to look you can find me easily.

Lady: Well anyway, I heard that you have a match with Jose Cabellero on the nineteenth of this month?

Shadow Ninja: (wiping his forehead) Yes I do.

Lady: So, what are your thoughts on him?

Shadow Ninja: Not much. Besides the fact that I am wrestling him for my next match, I know nothing about him. I’m sure he is a very good wrestler in his own rights, but as I said I know nothing about him.

Lady: Ok, and if you don’t mind me changing the subject for one moment!

Shadow Ninja: Not at all.

Just as a the interviewer was ready to ask another question a little boy came up to Shadow Ninja.

Little boy: Mr. Shadow Ninja, can I have your autograph from you?

Shadow Ninja: (as he looks to the little boy) Sure you can! And what is your name?

Little boy: Tommy, Mr. Shadow Ninja.

Shadow Ninja: Here you go Tommy.

After the little boy got his autograph he went back to where his family was waiting for him at.

Lady: Ok, now what are your plans in winning the match up with Jose Cabellero.

Shadow Ninja: The only things I can think of is staying alert and expect the unexpected for the match on this Tuesday.

Lady: What are your final thoughts on this match.

Shadow Ninja: The only thoughts I have is best put by mentor, and that is “True mastery transcends any particular art. It stems from mastery of oneself – the ability, developed through self – discipline, to be calm, fully aware, and completely in tune with oneself and the surroundings. Then, and only then, can a person know himself. “

Then the camera turned to see what the crowd was applauding for and when it turned back to where Shadow Nina was standing at he was gone in thin air again.

Lady: You know; this looks like it is going to be a habit with him. (As she looking at the cameraman)

Then the scene fades to black.